St. Gervais, Rue Grenier Sur L'Eau, Paris

1909

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image shows a streetscape with a perspective looking upward towards a narrow alleyway bordered by tall buildings. A clock tower is visible at the top of the image. The architectural style appears aged and medieval, displaying Gothic and rustic elements in the facade and rooflines. The artwork uses fine lines and hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic with various shades of gray and black. Figures in period dress can be seen in the scene, adding scale and activity to the street.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.1 x 20 cm (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 29.7 x 22.7 cm (11 11/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.195

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Zigrosser 1969, no. 83

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Norma B. Marin, New York; acquired 2005 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1969

  • Zigrosser, Carl. The Complete Etchings of John Marin. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1969, no. 83.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: St Gervais / par / Rue Grenier / Sur L'eau / Paris; lower right in plate: Marin / 09; lower left of mount in graphite by unknown hand: A-1

Wikidata ID

Q75121729

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